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BL04 GVG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,263 mi
Last recorded137,263 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 137,263 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyres look under inflated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 126,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 116,537 miles

Windscreen wiper not working only work with washers (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,589 miles

Offside Rear tempory fuel cap fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tempory fuel cap fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/os corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,754 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

O/S Door mirror glass deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 74,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake disc slightly corroided

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,777 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,210 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BL04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL04 GVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL04 GVG registered?

BL04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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